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2012 Online Course Schedule

It is suggested to take the online classes in order, but not mandatory.

The following General Online Course Schedule outlines the start dates of courses for 2012-2013.

Course Title	Start Dates
Introduction to Floral Design	January 3, 2012 May 22, 2012 August 7, 2012 October 2, 2012 January 8, 2013
Elements & Principles of Design	January 3, 2012 May 22, 2012 August 7, 2012 October 2, 2012 January 8, 2013
Design Techniques & Applications	January 3, 2012 May 22, 2012 August 7, 2012 October 2, 2012 January 8, 2013
Arrangements: Everyday & Sympathy	February 21, 2012 June 12, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 30, 2012 February 26, 2013
Personal Flowers: To Wear or Carry	February 21, 2012 June 12, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 30, 2012 February 26, 2013

Arrangements and Personal Flowers Hands-On Workshop Intensive*

City and State	Location	Dates
Houston, TX	To be announced	March 17-18, 2012
Philadelphia, PA	To be announced	March 24-25, 2012

*These AIFD workshops are the hands-on portion of the online classes and are open to everyone. These workshops will assist anyone in the preparation process of taking the Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) or for general design skill improvement. However, AIFD recommends that participants take the online portion of these classes (Arrangements: Everyday & Sympathy and Personal Flowers: To Wear or Carry) prior to the actual workshops, especially if using online education as their chosen educational pathway to the PFDE. These workshops are scheduled for two, four-hour sessions per day, typically a Saturday and Sunday sequence. Day one focuses on Arrangements and day two on Personal Flowers. Course fee includes all flowers and materials. Participants must bring their own tools. See the Online Course Schedule above for schedule details and course fees for workshops and online classes. Hands-on Workshop cancellations MUST be received at least 7 days prior to the workshop or no refund will be given.

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Each year, immediately prior to its National Symposium, the American Institute of Floral Designers will conduct a Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PDFE) session for floral designers seeking to gain membership into the Institute and to earn their "Certified Floral Designer (CFD)" status.